MotorGuide MVUFP02 User manual

835 W. 41st Street

Tulsa, Oklahoma 74107

www.motorguide.com

FCC and IC Compliance Statement

FCC ID #MVUFP01, MVUFP02

IC ID 6094A-FP01, 6094A-FP02

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference,

and

2. This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

This device complies with FCC Rules. Changes or

modifications not expressly approved by MotorGuide

could void the user's authority to operate the

equipment.

Congratulations

… on your purchase of the MotorGuide Wireless Trolling Motor. This

motor has been designed, engineered, and manufactured to give you the

best possible dependability and exceptional performance for years of

enjoyment. These features offer an unrivaled fishing experience:

Durability

Oversized brushes for efficient and dependable power

Fully Remote Operation Integrated, Quick Release Mount

Modular Digital Electronics Three-year Limited Warranty

IMPORTANT!!

REGISTER YOUR

PRODUCT

The warranty registration card

(located inside the box) should be

completed and mailed to

MotorGuide to validate your

warranty.

WARRANTY CARD

REGISTRATION

IS INCLUDED IN THE BOX

AND IS SEPARATE FROM

THIS MANUAL.

PLEASE FILL OUT

IMMEDIATELY AND MAIL TO

VALIDATE YOUR

WARRANTY.

At MotorGuide, we’ve taken all the

victories, failures, blood, sweat,

tears, hours, days and years to

heart and built what are possibly

the best performing, most reliable

trolling motors ever.

It’s a result of re-engineering from

top to bottom, from our new digital

modules, to new switches and

props. Why? The reason is

simple. To give you the

advantage—and, in this case it’s a

digital advantage.

Because at MotorGuide, we

believe there are some things you

should Never Stop doing,

NEVER STOP LEARNING,

NEVER STOP IMPROVING,

AND NEVER EVER STOP

FISHING.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION....................................................................2

Safety DO’s and DON’Ts...................................................................3

Operating Safety ................................................................................4

NOTES: ..................................................................................................5

FEATURES.............................................................................................6

Remote Capabilities...........................................................................6

COMPONENTS......................................................................................7

Wireless Remote Foot-Pedal.............................................................7

Lower Unit..........................................................................................7

Column...............................................................................................7

Top Housing.......................................................................................7

Cradle Lock™ Mount .........................................................................8

Battery Indicator.................................................................................8

INSTALLATION....................................................................................10

Mount Installation.............................................................................10

Wiring & Battery Information............................................................13

Wire & Cable Routing ..................................................................13

Establishing a Common Ground..................................................14

Recommendations.......................................................................14

Activating the Foot-Pedal Electronic ID ...........................................17

Erasing the Receiver’s Memory.......................................................17

MOTOR & MOUNT OPERATION ........................................................18

General Information

Features & Components

Installation

Motor & Mount Operation

Adjusting the Motor Depth and Deploying the Motor.......................18

Stowing the Motor ............................................................................19

Operating the Foot-Pedal.................................................................20

MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................21

Foot-Pedal Battery Replacement.....................................................21

Care & Cleaning Instructions ...........................................................22

Customer Responsibilities................................................................22

Battery..........................................................................................22

Freezing Temperature Storage....................................................23

Installing or Replacing the Propeller ................................................23

TROUBLESHOOTING .........................................................................25

Frequently Asked Questions............................................................25

MOTORGUIDE ACCESSORIES 28

Troubleshooting & Accessories

Warranty

Maintenance

MOTORGUIDE LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY .......................29

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Please read and retain this manual. The information within describes the proper

procedures for safely installing, operating and maintaining your motor.

!

Failure to follow a safety WARNING can result in bodily injury.

WARNING

CAUTION

Failure to observe CAUTION instructions can result in failure or damage to the

product or equipment.

INFORMATION

The information symbol signifies important information about your trolling

motor.

NOTE

The Note symbol signifies a statement calling attention to general information

about your trolling motor.

The description and specifications contained herein were in effect at the time

this manual was approved for printing. MotorGuide, whose policy is one of

continual improvement, reserves the right to discontinue models at any time, to

change specifications, designs, and methods of procedure without notice and

without incurring obligation.

Safety and operating information that is practiced along with good common

sense can help prevent personal injury and product damage.

If the motor automatically throttles back, it indicates something may

be wrong with the motor and it should be taken in for service.

CAUTION

A slight voltage drain occurs when the trolling motor is continually

connected to the battery for extended periods of time. To prevent

battery drain when not in use for an extended period, disconnect the

trolling motor from the power source.

CAUTION

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Disconnect the trolling motor from the battery(s) before charging.

CAUTION

How to Use This Manual

Review the following information carefully. These notices will alert you to

potential dangers and important information.

The observance of WARNINGS and CAUTIONS alone does not eliminate the

possibility of personal injury or product damage. Your close attention to the

performance of recommended service procedures and the practice of

responsible personal safety are major accident prevention measures.

Safety DO’s and DON’Ts

!Do not allow children to operate the trolling motor without adult

supervision.

!Do not modify the unit in any way or add accessories other than approved

MotorGuide accessories.

!Do not power-wash your trolling motor.

!Do disconnect the power from the motor when replacing the prop,

removing debris around the prop, charging batteries, putting your boat on a

trailer or when the motor is not in use.

!Do make sure the foot-pedal is secured and the motor is securely locked

into the stowed position when using a gasoline motor to move to another

location, or when putting your boat on a trailer.

Do secure loose items on your boat before traveling at high speeds across

the water.

!

Do always connect to the battery through a power plug or a power switch

which can be easily disconnected. Never “hardwire” the motor directly to

the batteries. Use the recommended circuit breaker to protect the wires.

!

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!Circuit Protection – MotorGuide recommends installing a 50 amp

manual-reset circuit breaker and power switch in line with the trolling motor

positive leads within (1.8 m) 72 inches of the battery(s). To order a circuit

breaker kit, contact your local Service Dealer, request kit number MM5870.

See the “Accessories” section of this manual for more information.

Operating Safety

1. Observe all boating safety guidelines as outlined by the US Coast Guard

or by the governing agency for your area. Guidelines are typically posted

at your local marina.

2. Do not operate the trolling motor while under the influence of alcohol or

while taking medication that may impair your judgment.

3. Be aware of the possibility of unseen, underwater obstacles when

navigating in shallow water, keep the boat speed down to a safe level.

4. When navigating near shore, watch for overhead obstacles such as tree

limbs and floating dock tie-down cables.

5. When steering your motor, pay attention to your speed to determine a safe

rate at which to turn without throwing passengers off balance.

6. Before turning the prop on, observe the direction the motor is pointing to

avoid abrupt turns that could throw passengers off balance.

7. When the power is off but the motor is plugged in, keep your hands and

feet away from the propeller.

8. Always unplug the battery when performing motor maintenance.

9. To avoid a trip hazard, route all cables and wiring neatly and out of the

way.

10. Disconnect the trolling motor from the battery when it’s not in use.

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Lower Unit

FEATURES

Composite Column

Top Housing

Cradle Lock Mount

Wireless Foot-Pedal

Remote Capabilities

The MotorGuide Wireless uses a remote foot-pedal with the receiver built into

the trolling motor mount. These remote capabilities work with the Digital

Remote Control (DRC) product and up to four remotes (including the foot-

pedal) can be used with one motor. See the “Accessories” section of this

manual for more information.

!

Modifications to this remote device not expressly approved by the

manufacturer may invalidate the user’s right to operate this equipment.

WARNING

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COMPONENTS On/Off Button

Wireless Remote Foot-Pedal Slower Button Faster Button

The remote foot-pedal functions include

the off/on, right/left and faster/slower

motor operations. The anti-slip design

makes motor operation easy for the angler

wearing large boots. The battery used in

the foot-pedal is long-life, inexpensive and

replacement is easy.

Left Button Right Button

Lower Unit

The lower unit is available in a 12 or 24

volt variable speed motor. The oversized

brushes increase battery life and extend

trolling time.

Column

The MotorGuide Wireless composite shaft

is exceptionally strong, and flexible. The

shaft comes in 48, 54 and 60 inch lengths.

Top Housing

The sleek top housing design

indicates, at-a-glance, the

direction of the motor.

Additionally, no electrical

boards are located in the top

housing and it attaches to the

shaft with a single through bolt.

The rock-solid connection

between the top housing and

cable serves as an ergonomic

handle.

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Prop

The MotorGuide Wireless uses the 3½ inch two blade

Power Prop.

Cradle Lock™ Mount

The rock solid design of the MotorGuide

Wireless mount has a quick-release

mounting plate and an easy access

lever for trouble-free stowing and

deploying the motor. The mount also

features a cradle that protects the motor

during rough-water runs.

Battery Indicator

The MotorGuide Wireless is equipped with a

battery charge indicator. The push button gauge

provides the angler an accurate reading of the

remaining battery charge. Battery charge readings

include:

Good

Fair

Low and

Recharge.

Test the battery with the motor off.

Digital Remote Control – Optional Accessory

Fingertip control is available with MotorGuide’s

optional Digital Remote Control (DRC) wireless

handheld. With the added value of a built-in receiver,

you are now free to move about the deck. Mix and

match up to four DRC handhelds or Wireless Foot-

pedals in any combination. Perfect for tournament

situations and/or tough bites that require teamwork,

precise boat control and accurate bait presentations.

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INSTALLATION

Mount Installation

It is recommended that two people install the motor and mount.

Mount Base Plate on Boat Deck

Do not connect the motor to a power source until the motor and mount

are fully installed on the boat.

!WARNING

The tools required for the installation are:

1) Drill with (8 mm) 5/16 inch drill bit

2) #3 Phillips head screw driver

3) 1/2 inch open end wrench

1) Carefully select the area on the deck as close to the

centerline as possible to install the mount. Choose an

area where the mount will provide ample clearance from

the bow of the boat for all of the motor positions

including the run and stow positions. A 1 to 21/2 inch

clearance is needed between the shaft and the bow of

the boat. Ensure the forward mounting screws are

placed in a location on the deck where there is

enough room to install the screws and washers

without penetrating the hull.

2) Remove the mount base plate from the mount

installation kit and place it on the surface of the boat

deck where it is to be mounted; use the mount plate

as a template to mark the location for drilling

the mount holes.

Side View of Mount Base Plate

The end of the mount base plate

with the large hook flange must be

positioned forward on the bow of

the boat.

INFORMATION

Position Large Flange

Hook Forward on Boat

3) Drill mounting holes with a (8 mm) 5/16 inch drill bit and then clear the holes

of any debris. On fiberglass boats, chamfer the holes to help reduce the

possibility of the fiberglass cracking.

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4) Place the mount base plate on the boat deck aligning

the holes on the plate to the holes on the deck. Install

the four (4) stainless steel mounting bolts through

each of the mounting holes.

5) Install the four (4) stainless steel washers and nuts on

the bottom side of the deck and tighten securely.

6) Remove the packaging material, in the box, from around the trolling motor.

7) Lift the motor and mount out of the box, turn the mount upright and and lay

it on a flat surface. Loosen the mount locking knob, located at the back of

the mount housing, until it can pivot approximately 25 degrees.

8) The motor is shipped with the

lower unit and mount in the stowed position, but the lower unit must be

placed into the locking cradle before proceeding. Pull up on the release

handle to unlock the transmission. Slide and pivot the lower unit as

needed to snap the lower unit inside the locking cradle.

Mount Locking

Knob

Lower Unit in Stowed

Position; Lower Unit

inside Cradle

Depth Collar

9) Lift the motor and mount and

place it over the mount base

plate. The end of the mount

housing with the lower unit

cradle and lower unit is

placed forward over the

mount base plate. Guide the

end of the mount with the

lower unit at

an

approximate 10o

downward angle

over the base plate until the pivot pin on

the underside of the mount fits into the

large flange hook on the base plate.

Lower Unit Cradle

Placed Forward over

Mount Base

Front of Base Plate

Large Flange Hook &

Pivot Pin

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10) Sit the back of the mount housing over the

back of the mount base. Press down on

the back of the mount base and turn the

mount locking knob just enough to engage

the cam locking mechanism and secure

the mount onto the base plate.

Complete tightening

the cam locking

mechanism in step

12 below.

Mount Locking Knob

11) Position the depth collar on the shaft so that the lower unit will not strike

any obstacles (boat trailer, ground, etc.) when the motor is deployed and

then deploy the motor to the run position (see Motor & Mount Operation,

Deploying the Motor for complete instructions on deploying the motor).

Slide Depth Collar

Up or Down Shaft

Depth Collar

Knob Handle

12) Deploy the motor into the run position and then tighten the lock completely

by turning the mount lock knob.

Large Flange Hook

Cam Locking

Mechanism

Pivot Pin on Underside of

Mount Housing Fits Snuggly

under Large Flange Hook on

Mount Base

Side View of Mount Base Plate

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For storage and security purposes the MotorGuide Wireless Cradle Lock™

mount makes it easy to completely remove and reinstall the mount and motor.

When the mount and motor are removed from the boat, a snap-on Wireless

Mounting Plate Cover (see the Accessories section of this manual for order

information) is available to protect the mounting plate.

Wiring & Battery Information

Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can cause severe burns. Avoid

contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. The battery also produces

hydrogen and oxygen gasses when being charged. This explosive gas

is released through the battery vents and may form an explosive

atmosphere around the battery for several hours after it has been

charged. Electrical arcing or flames can ignite the gas and cause an

explosion which may shatter the battery and could cause blindness or

other serious personal and property damage. Refer to your battery

manufacturer’s guidelines for charging instructions.

!WARNING

Be sure all switches are in the OFF position before connecting the

motor to the batteries. Electrical arcing near the battery could ignite

gas vapors causing an explosion.

!WARNING

Avoid serious injury or death from a possible fire caused by a direct

short; do not jump-start an outboard motor using the trolling motor

battery/batteries.

Wire & Cable Routing

!WARNING

Route trolling motor wires on the opposite side of the boat from other

miscellaneous boat wiring (bow light wiring, spot light wiring, etc.).

Transducer installation should be installed according to the manufacturer’s

specifications. To avoid interference, cables should be routed separately

from the trolling motor cables.

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Important: Do not route a transducer cable down the trolling motor

power cord. Route the transducer cable down the side of the mount,

then into the bow console. Provide enough excess sonar cable to

allow the motor to make three (3) complete 360 turns.

Electronics, depth finders in particular, should be connected directly to the

main engine or an accessory battery. Do no connect your electronics to

the trolling motor battery.

Establishing a Common Ground

MotorGuide recommends isolating the trolling motor battery/batteries from the

main engine battery.

Electrolysis Issues – Using the engine starting battery as a source of power

for any trolling motor may cause electrolysis on metallic parts.

9 If you have followed the battery wiring and installation instructions in

this manual and your boat continues to have electrolysis issues, you

will need to separate the trolling motor from any other boat electronics.

9 Remove the engine starting battery from the wiring configuration of the

boat and isolate the power circuit for your trolling motor.

Establish a Common Ground: Common ground means the ground for

the main engine accessories and your trolling motor are connected to the

same negative ground terminal.

Not having a common ground can cause severe corrosion or electrolysis.

If left unchecked, damage may be caused to your trolling motor and boat.

Establishing a common ground connection will allow increased sensitivity

and improve detail on a sonar display.

Recommendations

Battery Type – The recommended battery is a 12-volt Deep Cycle battery.

Circuit Protection – MotorGuide recommends installing a 50 amp

manual-reset circuit breaker in line with the trolling motor positive leads

within (1.8 m) 72 inches of the battery(s). To order a circuit breaker kit,

contact your local Service Dealer, request kit number MM5870 or a 50

amp circuit breaker and a power switch.

Wire Size – For optimum performance, MotorGuide recommends the use

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of six (6) gauge (13 mm) wires if extending the existing wire beyond the

standard battery cable supplied with the product.

Bow Plugs – MotorGuide recommends the use of a quality plug designed

12 Volt Battery Hook-up

) Blac ) Jumper Wire

To trolling r

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onnect the red battery lead from the power cable to the battery positive (+) -)

for marine applications.

A Dk battery lead (-)

B) Red battery lead (+)

C) 50 amp circuit E)

Breaker and a p motor conne

switch

C

post and the black battery lead from the power cable to the battery negative (

post. Install a 50 amp circuit breaker and a power switch in line with the

positive lead as shown in C above. (See the “Assessories” section in this

manual for the circuit breaker and power switch part number.)

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WARNING

!

A

E

B

C

D

b when connecting the motor to the serve installation guidelines

batteries. When in doubt, consult a professional at your nearest

dealer.

Always connect to the battery through a power plug which can

be easily disconnected or through an easily accessible power

switch. Never “hardwire” the motor directly to the batteries.

Always use the recommended circuit breaker to protect the

wires.

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